July trial date set for Baltimore police officer accused of cutting dog's throat

This booking photo provided by the Baltimore Police Department shows Jeffrey Bolger, 49, of Eldersburg, Md. Bolger, a Baltimore police officer faces trial July 28, 2014 on animal cruelty charges for allegedly cutting the throat of a dog that had been restrained after biting a woman. The female Shar-Pei died from blood loss Saturday, June 14, 2014. Witnesses said Bolger cut her throat with a knife after saying he was going to gut the dog. He was at the scene to assist other officers after one said the dog was foaming at the mouth and appeared to be malnourished. (AP Photo/Baltimore Police Department) (The Associated Press)

Court records filed Thursday show that trial is scheduled for July 28 for 49-year-old Jeffrey Bolger of Eldersburg. He's free on his own recognizance after being charged Wednesday with cutting the dog that had been restrained after biting a woman.

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The female Shar-Pei died from blood loss Saturday. Witnesses said Bolger cut her throat with a knife after saying he would gut the dog.

He was at the scene to assist other officers after one said the dog was foaming at the mouth and appeared malnourished. Police said Wednesday that the dog had escaped from home.

Bolger couldn't be reached for comment Thursday. His home phone number isn't listed. Court records list no attorney.